In a market dominated by D&D, Daggerheart (the new tabletop RPG from Critical Role) feels like a breath of f🔴resh air. With release day now just around the corner, publisher Darrington Press is starting to pull back the curtain on its fantasy adventure system – and I've been given an exclusive reveal to show you.

While we've heard a d💎ecent amount thus far about classes, cards, and the novel two-dice system that helps set Daggerheart apart from the likes of D&D, this tidbit focuses on something a little different… but equally important. Here's your first look at one of the settings y♕ou'll be adventuring through in this RPG – welcome to the Witherwild.

Inspired by Legend of Zelda, Princess Mononoke, and The Dark Crystal, this is a realm in serious need of lawn maintenance. After the warlike nation of Haven (who carved their city from the literal bones of a god) became overwhelmed by plague, they invade a neighbouring kingdom ruled by deities in search of a cure. They find it, but, as in so many of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best tabletop RPGs, it comes at a cost. In the ultimate ꦉ"oh no" moment, doing so unleashes a virulent, mystical threat called Witherwild that spreads across the land like a weed.

That means all flora and fauna soon grow out of control. Rather than just being fluff, though, the Witherwild has a practical impact on your character. As an example, the toadstool-esque Fungril species will grow much larger than normal in The Wi♑therwild. Meanwhile, the frog-inspired Ribbet were forced to relocate after Haven evicted them from their bog home – therefore giving Ribbet heroes an automatic buy-in to the plot.

These pages offer a similarly tailored approach to classes and communities, which are a bit like backgrounds in other RPGs. Both host numerous questions designed to inspire players and tie characters to The Wiltherwild's most promine🔯nt narratives from the get go.

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